Cruise lines outline camouflage clothing restrictions at Caribbean ports
MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean are advising passengers to check destination laws on military-style clothing and accessories before traveling.
MSC Cruises has reaffirmed its Guest Conduct Policy, updated in February 2026, which assigns passengers responsibility for researching and following the laws of each destination on their itinerary, according to the report. The company states that it is not responsible for legal consequences or denied entry resulting from prohibited attire.
Royal Caribbean identifies Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago as destinations where camouflage-print clothing, accessories, and military-style attire are illegal, the report says.
In Saint Lucia, the prohibition applies to camouflage clothing and accessories carried by any passenger, including children. Passengers who refuse to surrender prohibited items to customs officials may be denied entry, according to the report.
The report also says that importing or possessing military uniforms or accessories in Antigua and Barbuda without Defence Board approval may result in a fine of up to EC$2,000 or imprisonment for as long as one year. Separately, the U.S. Department of State has confirmed that customs officials in Barbados and Grenada may confiscate camouflage items found in luggage.
